Job Description:

Field Service Engineer - Electrical

Full Time/Permanent
Heybridge - Fully onsite

Job Description

We are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining the team, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

The Field Service Engineer is expected to play an Ambassadorial role for the business, with recognised technical expertise. You will be responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance tasks including replacement, upgrades or additional works for all supplied systems. In this role, the Field Service Engineer is also responsible for performing Service activities including the installation, commissioning and testing of new products.

What You Will Be Doing

• Demonstrate compliance and understanding/appreciation of all relevant Health and Safety legislation applicable to the role.
• Carry out Installation and Commissioning of Switchboards, Power Management & Automation Systems on Vessels.
• Carry out Commissioning, Service and Repair of IPMS/AMS, Propulsion and Power Systems to ensure that all products and systems are ready for operation.
• Will identify and implement continuous improvement, the transfer of best practices and the adherence to processes and procedures.
• Provide emergency on-call coverage as part of the Service Engineers' call-out rota.
• Compile Technical Reports to a high standard.
• Capable of making judgements on technical problems with moderate scope and complexity.
• Support other service and sales activities as directed, e.g. attending meetings with other department representatives.
• Be responsible for stock control of parts and equipment that are in their care.
• Assist with duties in the workshop.
• Undertake technical training as required.
• Demonstrate the behavioural competencies required for this level.
• Be a proactive and enthusiastic person with good communication skills, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Be technically competent in Marine Systems.
• Be capable of using both traditional and PC-based diagnostics.
• Have electrical competencies and basic mechanical knowledge.
• Have experience with Switchboards & Automation, both maintenance and diagnostics.
• Travel extensively within the UK & ROI and may be required to spend time overseas internationally.
• Understand Contractors On Deployed Operations (CONDO) working arrangements.
• The job is physically demanding.

Position Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation & Maintenance or similar relevant qualification.
• 2 years' industry experience in a similar role.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety best practices.
• Successfully attain full MoD Security Clearance.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements

• Industry experience of 440/690V Switchboards, installation, maintenance and fault finding.
• Naval/Marine experience.
• The job requires a disciplined individual capable of delivering and communicating the high standards expected of a blue-chip company.
• Full and clean driving licence and current passport holder for travel.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Must be proficient in all applications of MS Office.

We provide world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems.